Pretty Funny Business
Pretty Funny Business is a podcast hosted by Lauren Aquilino and Sydney Mulligan, founders of Emmie Collective. The show features off-the-cuff banter on feminism, funny business, and not-so-funny business, with hot takes and dad jokes. It serves as a playground for the founders' nonsensical ideas and general tomfoolery.
Episodes
Is He Trash? Vol. 1: James Leedom
If a salesperson calls you three times in one minute, calls back after you answer and tell them to stop, and then calls you again — and your takeaway is that Sydney should just pick up the phone — you might be the problem. This episode, we put that energy on trial.James Leedom is back. He joined us with approximately one hour's notice, from the Adobe office in New York City, on his vacation. T
The Cartel Canceled Our Work Trip (So We Went to Medieval Times)
The work trip was supposed to be Playa del Carmen. Then a cartel leader was murdered, the US Embassy issued a warning, someone was already flying in from Lisbon, and Lauren had 72 hours to make a call on behalf of everyone. She pivoted to Orlando. The Airbnb in Mexico couldn't refund them. They ended up at Medieval Times. The chicken was fine. The horses were a problem.This week Lauren and Syd
AI Is Just Digital Transformation in a Trench Coat
Turns out the thing AI can’t do is blow dry your hair. Or hold your popcorn at a Cavs game. The robots have officially started posting job listings for humans — they’re calling us the “meatspace” — and Lauren and Sydney have opinions.This episode is their seasonal take on AI: what it actually looks like to build something useful with it (Sydney built three agents, including one that reads Fathom c
LinkedIn Lunatics: The Bodysuit Layer Debate, Bad LinkedIn Takes, and Sydney's Most Embarrassing Moment
Pretty Funny Business | S4E02 — "We Made LinkedIn Lunatics (One of Us Did)"LinkedIn is a gift that keeps on giving — and this week, it gave us a lot. Sydney's viral bodysuit/tights/skort/underwear order-of-operations post has officially been featured on the LinkedIn Lunatics subreddit, and we are processing this together in real time. (Lauren was present and claims total innocence. T
Ball Pit Dreams
Sydney and Lauren kick off Season 4 with a full recap of MOpsapalooza — including the legend of Lady Effington, a ball pit that became more hot tub than pool party, a slide that lasted approximately five seconds before the fire marshal intervened, and some deeply anonymous corporate confessions. Plus: what a four-year-old's encounter with the mayor of New York can teach you about B2B marketing
Professionalism Is Fake: Zoom Etiquette, Makeup Rules & Work-From-Home Myths
Welcome to the final episode of Season 3 of Pretty Funny Business! Today’s topic? Professionalism.What is it? Who decides what counts? And why did we all buy day-to-night outfits in 2012 even though we were going absolutely nowhere at night?We break down: Why “professionalism” is mostly made-up Zoom etiquette we all pretend to follow (camera on? makeup? …internet?) The remote-work dress code nobod
12 Days of Pretty Funny Holidays 🎁 Gifts & End-of-Season Confessions
Welcome to our 3rd annual 12 Days of Pretty Funny Holidays!In today’s special holiday episode, we exchange 12 chaotic, heartfelt, and wildly unserious “gifts” inspired by the year we've just survived together. From Chick-fil-A nugget ice to golf meltdowns to protein-based baby formula to flight upgrades… this is our peak business-girlie holiday energy.We talk: The tradition of our 12 Days gift
Business Travel Crimes We’re Not Tolerating in 2026 (Feet, Flossing, & First Class)
Business travel sounds glamorous… until you’re a mom on a “staycation,” someone’s kid has strep, and the man next to you on the plane takes off his shoes like he’s at a spa.In today’s episode of Pretty Funny Business, we’re unpacking the real rules of traveling for work — from mom guilt to Medallion status to the absolute travel crimes happening on airplanes.We’re talking: - Business travel as wor
We Rehearsed 100 Times… and Still Raw-Dogged It Onstage
In this episode of Pretty Funny Business, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our very first LIVE podcast performed onstage at Marketing Ops Spring Fling in front of hundreds of unsuspecting B2B professionals.We break down: - How our “brilliant idea” of doing a LIVE podcast at a B2B conference actually happened - Why we rehearsed more for this than anything in our entire careers - The saga of tr
Corporate Buzzwords, Cancellable Takes, & Mining Cryptocurrency
Are you guilty of saying “let’s circle back,” “per my last email,” or “let’s take this offline”? 👀 In this episode of Pretty Funny Business, we’re calling ourselves and everyone else out for the ridiculous corporate jargon we can’t stop using...even when we swear we hate it.From “CTL (Close The Loop)” to “flagging this for visibility”, we unpack why these phrases exist, what they really mean, and
How We Hired Backwards & Built the Perfect Team
Ever wondered how small businesses grow without following the “traditional” hiring rules? In this episode of Pretty Funny Business, we dive deep into the terrifying—but ultimately rewarding—process of hiring for the first time. From manifesting the right team to navigating sales growth and onboarding virtual assistants, learn how we scaled our business while staying true to our unique culture.We&#
Systems, Snacks & Spicy Brains: Neurodivergent at Work
What happens when your brain just… doesn’t do things the “normal” way? In this episode, Sydney and Lauren open up about their ADHD diagnoses, how that’s shaped their work lives, and all the strange, funny, and frustrating ways neurodivergence shows up day-to-day.In this episode, they break down what it’s really like to navigate office systems, endless meetings, and brain chaos when your neurodiver
Corporate Cults, Meetings That Could’ve Been Emails & Millennial Memes
You’ve sat through a meeting that could’ve been an email… and wondered why it felt so painfully unnecessary. Yeah. That’s this episode.We’re talking corporate rituals, long daily standups, and the weird, quasi-religious energy of your typical office gathering. If you’ve ever wondered whether your calendar is a sacred text, this one’s for you.In this episode, we: ✨ Debate whether corporate meetings
What Is Marketing Ops? (Explained Like You’re 5)
You know that moment when someone at a party (or, like, your mom) asks what you do for a living… and suddenly your job sounds fake? Yeah. That’s this episode.We’re talking about how we explain our work in marketing ops to parents, kindergarten teachers, Sephora managers, and anyone else who didn’t accidentally fall into this career path with us. (Shoutout to our friends who listen even though they
Sales & Marketing Alignment: Can’t Live With ‘Em, Can’t SLA Without ‘Em
Sales and marketing— they’re supposed to be on the same team, but too often it feels like they’re speaking entirely different languages. In this episode of Pretty Funny Business, Lauren and Sydney break down the real reasons alignment is so tricky, why SLAs actually matter, and how to make the relationship work (without the drama).In This Episode:Why marketing ops may be better positioned to lead
Boundary Boss: How Saying No Can Boost Your Career
Let’s talk about the fine art of boundaries and why you should start saying “No” more often. Lauren and Sydney unpack:Why “team player” is a red flagThe time an appendix didn’t survive cause they were trying not to be “inconvenient”How to respond to unhealthy requestsOvercoming your people-pleasing tendencies for a better work-life balanceSo take a break (a real one), decline the 7:30am meeting, a
ChatGPT Is Cool, But Can You Still Think for Yourself?
We’re back and on a mission to cancel the rocket ship emoji. In this episode, Lauren Aquilino and Sydney Mulligan dive into their love/hate relationship with ChatGPT. We’re talking:The AI tool we named after a sales bro (hi Will)Prompting for a helping hand not a full takeoverWhy your AI content is a hard passThe mistakes we’ve made with prompting (like way too much evaporated milk)Start blasting
Stop Trying to Be a Thought Leader
It’s hard out there being a LinkedIn thought leader, let alone a LinkedIn Costco Rotisserie Chicken. Lauren and Sydney are representing the “LinkedIn Thought Leadership Committee” to dive into:Are you a thought leader or really a loss leader?What sh** posts went viral The second-hand embarrassment of LinkedInWhy ChatGPT shouldn’t be your ghostwriterPlus, we play Buzzword Blitz, where we roast buzz
Introvert's Guide to Networking: Less Small Talk, More Impact
Lauren and Sydney dive deep into the sometimes cringey, always interesting world of networking—especially for introverts. The conversation kicks off with hilarious banter about dreaded networking mixers, awkward icebreakers, and the classic name-tag dilemma (should fashion and function ever clash?). Lauren and Sydney, representing the extrovert-introvert spectrum themselves, swap personal stories
Climbing the Corporate Ladder is Over—Here's What's Next
The corporate ladder is a bouncy castle now — and not even the fun kind.We’re getting real about why we left traditional career paths (spoiler: it was kind of an accident, kind of on purpose). We're breaking down the illusion of job security, the weird pride in burnout, and why job-hopping might be your best money move yet.In this episode:The myth of the “safe” corporate jobQuitting without a
This Is Not a LinkedIn Rant (It’s a Public Service)
Season 3 is here. New mics, new format, same unfiltered hosts. In this episode, Lauren and Sydney are back (in video form!) and ready to unpack the weird world of LinkedIn.We’re talking:Honest LinkedIn endorsements (napping, anyone?)The worst post formats we keep seeing (and why they still work)IRL personality mismatches: shiny online, awkward in personThe “iTunes gift card” corporate scam story y
2.17 Shes, Like, Our Bounty Hunter ft. Juanita Woods of Spirit of Excellence Bookkeeping
Alright, buckle up, because in this episode of Pretty Funny Business, Lauren Aquilino and Sydney Mulligan bring on a very special guest — Juanita Woods, their legendary bookkeeper. Yep, the woman who keeps their financial chaos in check! Juanita spills the tea on how she went from a stable government job to running the show behind the scenes at PFB HQ.
The convo kicks off with Juanita’s early lov
2.16 B2B Has Been so Freaking Boring ft. Sara Detrik of Dimmo
Buckle up, PVs. We're joined by Sara Detrik, a content creator-slash-marketer with serious comedy chops. We chat how humor is sneaking its way into the B2B world (yes, that’s a thing now, THANK GOD), why cringe comedy sometimes misses the mark, and how self-editing is basically adulting for creatives.
But don’t worry, it’s not all business. There’s a whole tangent about mattress shopping (because,
2.16 PFB 12 Days of Holla LIVE! from New York
Our very first IRL podcast! It's our Holiday Special, the 12 Days of Pretty Funny Holidays, or Days of Holla. Join us as we count down to the things we love and/or want this season.
Happy Holidays from all of us at EMMIE Collective!
2.15 So You Wanna Start a Podcast ft. Phil Gamache of Humans of Martech
In this episode of Pretty Funny Business, we’re chatting with Phil Gamache, the genius behind the Humans of Martech podcast. Phil takes us on a journey through his world of marketing automation, the wild ride of podcasting, and even the creative chaos of AI-generated content.We dive into what it’s like to turn a passion project into a full-time gig, the ups and downs of small business life, and ho
2.14 Running Towards Personal Growth ft. Helen Abramova
In this episode, Pretty Funny Business gets a bit of a glow-up with marketing ops powerhouse Helen Abramova, Director of Marketing Technology at Avalara joining us. Helen talks us through her journey from tech newbie to full-blown ops expert, with all the twists and turns along the way. We dig into her new role, get the lowdown on her approach to leveling up in marketing ops, and swap notes on the
2.13 It Was One Disaster After Another ft. Kimi Corrigan
In season one, Kimi Corrigan joined us for a snake draft of our dream MOPs teams. Now, we’ve cornered her to focus on the star of the show. Us. I mean. Her.Get ready for a wild ride as bestie-of-the-show Kimi Corrigan, VP of Marketing Operations at DataRobot, spills all about her latest chaotic weekend, from party-planning headaches to dreaming up future gatherings (with a little less chaos next t
The Tea on Cinnabon: Subscriber Exclusive
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.prettyfunnybusiness.comSPOILER ALERT: THE MOMS ARE ALWAYS RIGHT.Will Aitken joined us for episode 12 of Pretty Funny Business Season 2, and logged a major grievance against his wife, Mary Lynn, who allegedly chose to not pick up a Cinnabon for him while she was out running solo errands across the street from the mall. Will called up
2.12 Cold Emails + Hot Takes ft. Will Aitken
Podcast Description:On this episode of Pretty Funny Business, Lauren and Sydney chat with sales trainer and content creator Will Aiken. They dive into his journey from sales to becoming a LinkedIn sensation, his thoughts on the role of humor in business, and why he’s not sold on AI in sales. Will also shares hilarious personal stories from life in Nova Scotia, including his tragic Cinnabon craving
2.11 Weak Ties/Strong Bonds, or Why You Shouldn't Employ Your Roommate ft. Laura Maurer
In this episode, Sydney, Lauren, and Laura dive into the magic of those so-called "weak ties" and how they can actually be a game-changer for networking and landing new business opportunities. Laura gets real about how she launched her quirky dinner series, Weak Ties/Strong Bonds (yes, it’s as fun as it sounds), and how it’s been a goldmine for building connections. They also get into the nitty-gr
2.10: LinkedIn's Cutest Accountant ft. Michael Eckstein of Resting Business Face
In this episode, we chat with Michael Eckstein, the accountant who's making waves in the marketing agency world—and not just because he’s dubbed himself ‘LinkedIn’s cutest accountant.’ Michael spills on the wild side of accounting, like that time a client casually mentioned a safe stuffed with cash or another who brushed off a $140,000 tax bill like it was no big deal. We dive into how Michael’s a
2.09 New Rules of B2B Marketing ft. THE Jon Miller
SummaryIn this episode, Sydney and Lauren interview Jon Miller, the OG founder of Marketo (among other successes, of course). They discuss various topics, including Jon's experience with yoga, his new startup, and what his family thinks he does for a living. They also delve into the early days of Marketo and the challenges of being an entrepreneur. The conversation touches on the differences betwe
Bonus Mini Ep 2: Happy Birthday, EMMIE!
In this mini episode, Lauren and Sydney celebrate the second birthday of their company, EMMIE Collective. They reflect on the growth and success of the company over the past two years, including the number of listeners to the Pretty Funny Business podcast, the number of signed consultants, and the number of clients. They also discuss their profit-sharing and charitable donation initiatives, as wel
2.08. Pretty Funny Business Trip | Denver: Ur Mom Goes to SKO
Lauren and Sydney review their trip to Denver, discussing their reasons for choosing the city, their matching pajamas, and their sales kickoff and planning retreat. They talk about their stay at the Trailborn Hotel in Estes Park and their hiking adventure to Emerald Lake. They share funny moments, such as their disappointment with the Wendy's Biggie Bag, their encounter with a marmot, and Sydney's
2.07 No Diet Coke in France ft. Chloe Pott
Per usual, we chat about many topics, both personal and professional.Chloe shares her story of moving to France and working in marketing. She's been active in the MOPs community, speaking at AntiCon and MOPs A Palooza coming up!Learn more about the pros and cons of living in France while discussing life and work in general. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscri
BONUS MINI EP: Matt are you real
Lauren and Sydney record a special bonus episode to recap a pretty funny business story that happened in the marketing slash sales ops space.For your entertainment only, a few quotes from the episode:* "Hello and welcome to the most chaotic episode of Pretty Funny Business to ever be recorded!"* "I don't think I know how to be petty, but this may be as petty as I get."* "Dearest listeners, may ye
2.06 From Marketo to Kentucky ft. David Kreitter of Grail Automation
David Kreitter joins us! His background in marketing automation started with his journey working at Marketo to and now with his own automation consulting business. He's a real OG. We chat the importance of the Marketo community and the development of best practices within the community. Plus, where should marketing ops sit in the org?The conversation touches on topics such as the role of automatio
2.05. Enterprising Car Rental Deals and Smoked Meat Meals ft. AJ Navarro of Sprout Social
AJ Navarro isn't just any Marketing Ops pro. He's a meat smoker, a car rental tips machine, a watch guy, and has a top tier manager (hi Cam). We met AJ at MOpsapalooza last year (buy your tickets for this year!!!) and had a blast getting to know him better on this episode of Pretty Funny Business. Learn about how AJ is shaping his own career path and what his Barbie accessories would be. -
2.04 PFB Mailbag! Ask us ANYTHING
Heyo! Our first episode where YOU, dear listener, can ask us ANYTHING -- but mostly it was Cam Conrad this time around. What's our favorite MarTech tool? What is the biggest difference between consulting and working in-house? Why don't sales people just click the right buttons in their CRM? Is Taylor Swift on the downswing? Do you miss working in an office? What did you want to be when you
2.03. Growing Agencies, Oranges and TikTok Followings ft. Andrea Lechner-Becker
Join us on a blind date to meet a fellow smarty pants woman in MOPs that we've somehow never really chatted with before. Andrea Lechner-Becker is the whole package: smart, opinionated, funny and a bad-ass. We had the best time getting to know her through her journey into Marketing Ops by way of relational databases of dog portraits at an art gallery, leading LeadMD, being a fellow young bride,
2.02. How the Turn Tables: Sydney and Lauren Interview Each Other
We flip the script on ourselves and answer all the questions we tortured our guests with in Season 1. It's definitely too unhinged for an AI summary, so you'll have to buckle up for the ride through our early careers, business travel (mis)adventures, vitamin D deficiencies and Travis Kelce hot takes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/m
2.01. Pretty Funny Business Trip | Put-in-Bay Style ft. Krystle Trankito of EMMIE Collective
Join us for a long overdue introduction to Krystle Trankito, EMMIE's real OG consultant. Get to know what she'd be like as a Barbie, her extreme people pleasing that led to near medical disaster (RIP appendix), and more about our favorite laptop-toting mob wife chic queen. We take you on a journey of our very first Pretty Funny Business Trip, where Sydney flew to Cleveland and the gang mad
Behind the Scenes: Pretty Funny Business Recaps Season 1
IT'S A CLIPS EPISODE PEOPLE! Thanks to the help of the incomparable Courtney McAra, a top fan and VIPV, we managed to assemble a highlight reel of what is, in our opinion, the prettiest, funniest, and businessiest moments of season 1. It's the hardest we've ever made our poor editor work (we love you Tim!!!) so hope you enjoy.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/
1.30. The Big Reveal ft. Heleen Abegg - da Rosa Almeida
This is what they call in the biz a "fan-service" episode. All season long we have been checking in with our Marketo PVs about where they were at THAT Marketo Summit (2016 in Las Vegas with Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff, for the uninitiated). You won't believe the bomb Heleen drops on us this episode!!!Aside from that, you will absolutely love getting to know Heleen, one of EMMIE's c
1.29. A Marketing Ops Love Story ft. Crissy Saunders of CS2
Join Sydney Mulligan and Lauren Aquilino for a hilarious journey into the business realm with Crissy Saunders, half of the powerhouse duo that founded of CS2. This podcast is the ultimate blend of romance, sarcasm, and entrepreneurial chaos, as she spills the beans on her trans-Atlantic romance turned into balancing toddlers and building a business. Get ready for a whirlwind of witty anecdotes and
1.28. Marketing Ops + Existential Mysteries ft. Jeff Kew of Uberflip
Listen as Sydney Mulligan and Lauren Aquilino unravel the wonderful world of Jeff Kew, a MOps legend . We dive into Jeff's fascinating journey from advertising to marketing automation, his hiatus from LinkedIn, and his passions beyond marketing operations. Get ready for an engaging convo filled with helicopter adventures, philosophical musings, and a much-needed deep dive into the allure of Uniqlo
1.27. Grace, Grit, + Corporate Gifts ft. Vanessa Griffiths of Gift Better Co.
We're spotlighting the inspiring story of Vanessa Griffiths, the creative force behind Gift Better Co. Vanessa's journey is quite the adventure, starting from her roots in marketing support and evolving into a standout event planning expert. Her path is a shining example of continuous growth, constant learning, and the courage to embrace change.In this episode, we'll also delve into Va
1.26. From Entrepreneur to Influencer ft. Natalie Furness of RevOps Automated
Get ready to embark on a whimsical journey with the latest installment of Pretty Funny Business. In this episode, your hosts Lauren Aquilino and Sydney Mulligan take you on a rollercoaster ride through the fascinating world of revenue operations with special guest, Natalie Furness.We're shining the spotlight on Natalie, the trailblazer whose journey from rags to revenue-riches will have you bo
1.25. Horse Girls Love Will Smith ft. Courtney McAra of Mustang Martech
Lauren Aquilino met Courtney McAra ten years ago over red lipstick and karaoke. We learn how she came up with business name, and what it was like working at the mothership Marketo pre-IPO. Spoiler Alert: She wasn't invited to the IPO party. She confesses she doesn't know what VIPV is and listens to this podcast on 2x speed (can you imagine omg). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast
1.24. Collecting Tattoos, Funkos, and Amazing Consultants ft. Dr. Julz James
Did you know that KIDS THESE DAYS are actually learning MARKETING OPERATIONS in COLLEGE??? Thanks to Dr. Julz, they are. Julz is an absolute gem, and the only real life PROFESSOR of Marketing Technology I have ever met. Listen in as these nerds sort through multiple levels of nerd-dom, including but not limited to: Funko Pops, our Harry Potter houses, school, competitive shooting, and Lauren's
1.23. Demand Generation Diaries and Delightful Mishaps ft. Kiley Nichols
Episode 23 is here, and we've got the fantastic Kiley Nichols with us! Join hosts Sydney Mulligan and Lauren Aquillino for a wild ride through the worlds of demand generation, marketing ops, and delightful mishaps. From innocent playground rendezvous to PR escapades, this episode is a whimsical exploration of marketing, marketing ops and beyond. Uncover the fascinating journey from PR to deman
1.22. The One with Will Smith and the Mermaids ft. Jessica Cross
We had a real OG join us on PFB today. We are HONORED to welcome Jessica Cross, legendary Marketo expert turned Marketing pro, to our show. We could never possibly touch on every topic covered in this roller coaster of an episode, but there will definitely be: Beer brewing How should you really be thinking about your B2B LinkedIn ad targeting A full behind-the-scenes rundown of the planning of TH
1.21. Orange is the New Black ft. Connor Jeffers of Aptitude 8
Today on the pod we have plant daddy and privilege PV, Connor Jeffers, who is BRINGING THE HEAT with his spicy takes about the marketing automation space. Connor is the world's biggest Hubspot PV and took us to Hubspot school to educate us on all the ways Hubspot as a platform has evolved and grown in the last year to be truly ready for the enterprise space. Our purple loving girls defended Ma
1.20. It's Just the PLG in Me ft. Dave Rigotti of Inflection.io
Dave Rigotti, CEO and Founder of Inflection.io, a new-ish Product-Led Growth (PLG) platform, joins the gals for a little fun recounting some Bizible tea, what it’s like to be a dad of twins (plus a dog), and B2B2C2H2H marketing. Don’t miss it! See you soon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti
1.19. Reporting from the Mothership ft. James Leedom of Adobe Marketo
Join a top contender for favorite member of the Marketo Mothership, James Leedom, Customer Technical Advisor at Adobe. We cover a wider range of topics than ever before, from tech support processes, acquisitions to insurrections, male friendships to booze cruises, and what a five panel hat is. And you don’t want to miss hearing how he facilitated the greatest client call of Sydney's life.--- Send
1.18. The Next Gen is All Right ft. Jack Segal
The gals chat with stranger-turned-bestie Jack Segal, Marketing Operations at DataGrail. New-ish in his career, Jack has already implemented Segment SOLO and taught himself Python. Set to take the marketing technology industry by storm, Jack can't escape the wrath of being a guest on Pretty Funny Business. Tune in to hear more from this wholesome-AF marketing ops professional.--- Send in a voi
1.17. I Am Not A Cat ft. Evan Kubitschek | Working Dads Series Episode 5
Dive right in to the next episode in our Working Dads series! Evan Kubitschek is a dad to 2 based in Raleigh, NC and one of EMMIE’s newest consultants. Learn about his career in commercial lighting coming back to haunt him, what you do with a Philosophy degree, how he got started in Marketing Ops, his fear of the sun, our favorite television shows and Trader Joe’s recommendations, and most importa
1.16. Work, Excavate, Eat Falafel, Repeat ft. Justin Norris | Working Dads Series Episode 4
Justin Norris of 360Learning joins Lauren Aquilino and Sydney Mulligan to discuss the pros and cons of marketing operations consulting vs client-side, what it's like to work remote in the Canadian countryside and what he was doing during THAT Marketo Summit party.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcas
1.15. The Jepisode ft. Jep Castelein of Momentera | Working Dads Series Episode 3
If you've been around in the Marketo world for even a short time, you've certainly heard of Jep Castelein. Jep is an OG Marketo expert -- he worked at Marketo for 8 years! Jep is a Marketing data engineer and founder of Momentera, and apparently does not know how obsessed everyone is with him. He's part of the EMMIE Collective crew and the most interesting guy you'll ever meet. Tun
1.14. Things You Should Not Hire Us For
Sydney Mulligan and Lauren Aquilino share a non-exhaustive rundown of non-marketing operations related things they are terrible at. To combat imposter syndrome, they add in a few Marketo and Hubspot things they are actually pretty good at, too. Cheers to toxic positivity!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/messageSupport this podcast: https://po
1.13. What is it that you do exactly? ft. Mike Rizzo of MarketingOps.com | Working Dads Series Episode 2
The man, the myth, the legend.... Mike Rizzo of MarketingOps.com! Join Sydney Mulligan and Lauren Aquilino as they discover how Mike first got into Marketing Operations, HubSpot, and community building. Then, hold on tightly while they move REAL quickly into some Dick's Sporting Goods lore which sends Lauren into a fit of laughter from which she cannot recover. Sydney goes on to share her love
1.12. MOPs memes & the Midwest ft. Jason Raisleger
In this episode, we welcome JASON RAISLEGER to the pod! Jason is a Marketing Operations OG, and creator and grandfather of MOPS MEMES (https://mopsmemes.com/). He shares with us what it means for him to work less every day, and the best managerial advice he’s had. As a bonus, adding another Airtable PV like Jason to the crew really got us talking about all the fun things we can do with the tool.As
1.11. Spilling the Tea on MOPs, Work Husbands, & the British Lexicon ft. Emily Poulton of EMMIE Co.
In this episode, Sydney Mulligan and Lauren Aquilino host their gal pal from across the pond, Emily Poulton. Learn how these three friends met and how Emily got started in Marketing Operations. Find out which colleagues she randomly got MATCHING TATTOOS with (her first, ever!) and who she hopes to work with again in the future. You'll hear more about cats, pants, Mean Girls the Musical, and of
1.10. Canadianity and Consulting ft. Mike Macfarlane of 3MG Marketing | Working Dads Series Episode 1
Join us for a trip to the great white north to visit our very favorite Canadian, Mike Macfarlane. Mike is the nicest person we know, the OG Eloqua power user (seriously he practically invented key functionality in the product), and an outstanding consultant. Listen in to hear Mike's hot takes on Tim Horton's, his favorite wrestling subreddits, and why Sydney is not allowed to do any graphi
1.09. That One Time at Marketo Summer Camp ft. Rachel Noble Squire
Join the gals as they chat with very special guest Rachel Squire (also featuring very tiny guest Mazie in her podcast/world debut). Rachel is a well known member of the Marketo Community and Marketing Ops world, with a career spanning IT (listen for her iconic IT moment funneling fans into the server room when the AC went down), Marketing Ops and Data Analytics. Get to know Rachel and the coolest
1.08. Pretty Funny Business Trip | St. Augustine
In this episode, listen in as Sydney Mulligan and Lauren Aquilino take their quarterly business trip to see each other IRL. This time? To St. Augustine, Florida. Listen in to hear the shenanigans they get into, the top things they did NOT do in St. Augustine, and Lauren's secretly terrible bucket list item. They also recount a hilarious conversation about duplicate records in systems like Salesfor
1.07. PFB Urban Dictionary 1.0 | Worst Words in Marketing
Join the gals of Pretty Funny Business as they explain words from their lexicon that may leave you scratching your head. Find out more about the NSFW term for being obsessed with something, the worst part of working for a typical agency, and how admin work makes us laugh and spend some extra QT together. Then, we shout out one of our favorite content creators on LinkedIn alongside some spicy comme
1.06. Pretty Funny Business Trip | NYC fka Little Tiny Wieners
In this episode, Lauren lays down her predictions for 2023 while Sydney reacts in real-time. Then, the two hosts recap a business planning trip to NYC gone awry due to bubbles on bubbles.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support This is a public episode. I
1.05. Sydney & Lauren's 12 Days of Christmas Picks
In this episode, Sydney Mulligan and Lauren Aquilino share their picks for replacing the original 12 Days of Christmas Gifts for 2022. This year, we were all shocked and saddened to realize just how many birds we've been receiving year over year from our "true loves." Tune in to this special episode to find out the pretty things, the funny things, and the business things we are actually wishing fo
1.04. Bringing Your Whole Ass to Work ft. Liz Mayer of Work & Whim
Fka Why does slow clapping have to get faster? This time we welcome our "Brandma," Liz Mayer, to teach us about bringing our whole ass to work, living our most authentic lives and being the main character. Liz is a consultant, coach, and creator of Work & Whim (@workandwhim on insta!), spreading the word on leading a career and ultimately a life with your whole self, that honors your productive an
1.03. Where's the scarf, Jake!? ft. Kimi Corrigan of Expel
Join us for the very first ever MOPs Dream Team Snake Draft! Kimi Corrigan, VP of Marketing Operations and Strategy at Expel, joins the crew for a little TL;DR recap of her recent MOPsCON Keynote presentation. You'll learn the makings of the perfect MOPs organization and each position needed to create the perfect MOPs team. Listen on as the gals take broad liberties to staff their very own fiction
1.02. YouR nEtwOrK iS YouR nEt WoRTh
It's episode TWO and that's an accomplishment in and of itself! Listen in as we declare a new name for people who fill out forms, recount the most awkward networking moment of all time, and discuss the people who helped us early in our Marketing Operations careers. We also touch on the difference in the feeding patterns of alligators and crocodiles, the vibey time Lauren called Sydney at 6 am from
1.01. Accidental Influencer
Join us as we stumble through our v first podcast episode and discuss what Pretty Funny Business even means, why quiet quitting is dumb, and where Sheryl Sandberg got it wrong. Most importantly, you'll get EXCLUSIVE content on what it took to generate A Viral Post on LinkedIn by Sydney Mulligan, including how far in advance she plans her LinkedIn content and what she plans to do with her new-found
00. Intro
Introducing « Pretty Funny Business », the playground brand we were forced to create in order to corral our founders’ nonsensical ideas and general tomfoolery. From the founders of, by not generally endorsed by, Emmie Collective. You can expect off-the-cuff banter on feminism, funny business, and well.. not-so-funny business. Join us out of curiosity, stay for the hot takes and dad jokes.--- Send
